by Mt. Adams Institute | Mar 10, 2021 | SOP 11
Watch lecture recording here! Lecture Description: After more than a century in existence, what have we learned from local Extension Services? When Ann Harris interviewed for her position at OSU Extension, she had no idea what a “land grant” university was. She also...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Feb 17, 2021 | SOP 11
Watch lecture recording here! Lecture Description: If you are interested in learning more, check out these additional resources: Blacks in Oregon – Oregon Encyclopedia Black in Oregon: 1840-1870 online exhibit – Oregon State Archives Hear in the Gorge episode #4,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jan 13, 2021 | SOP 11
Watch lecture recording here! Lecture Description: Update! The following resources were shared during the lecture by Bill Weiler: Oregon Master Naturalists Program Friends of the Columbia River Gorge The Columbia River is home to some incredible wildlife species; some...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jan 5, 2021 | VetsWork
In all jobs, routine is fundamental and unavoidable, though not necessarily a negative thing. One welcome routine from this position was the commute to Mountain View and Blanchard, a 100-mile scenic route from the river valley to the mountains. On most days since...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jan 4, 2021 | VetsWork
I am eight months into my internship now, it’s mid-November, and there is snow on the mountains again, just like when I arrived. Things seem to be coming full circle and much has happened since my last blog entry. For one, I’ve been augmented to a recreation...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Dec 29, 2020 | VetsWork
I am approaching the end of my AmeriCorps internship serving with the Monongahela National Forest located deep in the Appalachian Mountains. This experience has been transformative for my outlook on life and career goals. I think the most important lesson I have...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Dec 16, 2020 | SOP 11
Watch Lecture Recording Here! ¡Mira l grabación de la conferencia aquí! Lecture Description: Below is a link to a community resource that Gladys shared during the lecture: Youth Empowerment Shelter located in the Dalles, OR What’s it like to grow up in the Gorge?...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 18, 2020 | SOP 11
Watch Lecture Recording Here! Lecture Description: In 1980, Seth Tibbott founded Turtle Island Foods, now the “Tofurky Company”, on $2,500 savings from his 8-year career as a teacher/naturalist. The company’s first product was a tasty fermented Indonesian soy product...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Nov 2, 2020 | Field Notes, VetsWork
Early in the year of 2020, around the months of February and March, there had been some recent suspicions about a possible virus that could come across borders to the United States. Around this time, I was getting ready to move near Tacoma, Washington; I had already...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 22, 2020 | Land Stewards
One of the greatest opportunities of the Mt. Adams Institute’s Public Lands Stewards program is the fact that not only do you get to work for the Forest Service as a wilderness ranger but you also get to shadow other employees in different positions and learn a...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 21, 2020 | SOP 11
Watch Lecture Recording Here! Below are the COVID resource links that speakers Emily & Chuck shared during the lecture: www.ctuircovid.info yellowhawk.org seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/tribal_entities_all_in_wa/ Lecture Description: News sources have reported...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 21, 2020 | Land Stewards
In between where I came from and where I will go next is a sweet memory of my time here at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Since childhood I have always been drawn to the outdoors and the wild things that live in nature. I could not think of a better fit for...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 20, 2020 | Land Stewards
“Choose your own adventure” is how I would describe the wilderness. Shear scree fields, deafening thunderstorms, and collapsing trees in burn areas are some of the obstacles that will be faced. Whether or not you want to attempt to slide 20 feet down the field, sleep...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 19, 2020 | Land Stewards
When it comes to our nations natural resources many career environmentalists are faced with similar questions to very different situations. One question that is often presented to managers, biologists, and field technicians is “conservation or preservation?” These two...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 9, 2020 | Field Notes
Mt. Adams Institute is excited to announce the line-up for the popular Sense of Place Lecture Series. Now in its 11th season, the series will feature virtual lectures rather than in-person events as a way to mitigate risks associated with Covid-19. As in previous...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Oct 6, 2020 | VetsWork
Think of your favorite movie, or just a scene or quotable line from a movie. Now, try to conjure up a monetary figure for the overall cost of producing that movie. Don’t forget about the make-up artists, construction workers creating sets, and the person that cleans...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 30, 2020 | VetsWork
When I applied to the VetsWork internship I had just finished my bachelor’s degree in exercise science and an internship with a college football team. The job market in that field is very limited in my hometown so I began stressing over what I was going to do. After...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 21, 2020 | Land Stewards
Hi my name is Sara Crawford and I am an Environmental Education Specialist with Willamette Resource and Educational Network (WREN). When I first came across the job I was excited to be teaching in nature and in schools. Then came COVID-19 and the shutdown of most of...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 21, 2020 | Land Stewards
Arriving at Conboy Lake National Wildlife in the spring is a spectacle unlike anything I had ever experienced. Growing up in Florida the transition from winter to summer appears to happen overnight, what may have been a month of cool weather immediately turns to an...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 21, 2020 | Land Stewards
When describing what Mt. Adams Institute provides- a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, make lasting connections with professionals in your desired field of work, serve and engage with your community, all with the support of the caring individuals that...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Sep 21, 2020 | Land Stewards
As I wrap up my service time with AmeriCorps and the Mt. Adams Institute, I can’t help but feel like the beginning of summer was ages ago. Starting the position and switching gears from the idea of being a camp counselor outside to helping run a virtual camp was a...
